Tiara - 48 LE - For Sale

The 48 LEbyTiarabrings together performance and comfort in a versatilemotor yachtthat also excels as a premiumcruiser. Built on a durablefiberglass and plasticplatform with a Semi-Displacement hull, it’s presented by Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov.

Selecting a 48 LE

Choose the 48 LE if you want a 48 ft (14.73 m) platform that balances efficiency and speed with real onboard comfort. Triple Mercury diesel propulsion, a Semi-Displacement hull, and a cruising speed of 20 knots (max 30 knots) make it ideal for coastal passages and weekend escapes. With accommodations for 4, two heads, and a dedicated crew cabin, it’s a capable motor yachtin thecruiserclass for owners who value thoughtful design byTiara.

Features of the Model

• Hull and deck: Semi-Displacement running surface; hull category fiberglass and plasticwith a Fiberglass deck
• Design pedigree: Hull by Tiara Yachts Engineering Team; interiors by Tiara Yachts Design Team
• Performance: Cruise at 20 kn (23.02 mph); top speed 30 kn (34.52 mph)
• Power: Three Mercury diesel engines for confident handling and redundancy
• Livability: Accommodations and berths for 4, two heads, plus a crew cabin with two beds
• Capacities: 350 gal fuel and 100 gal fresh water support extended weekends aboard

Technical Specifications

• Builder: Tiara
• Model: 48 LE
• Type: motor yacht/cruiser
• Hull material category: fiberglass and plastic
• Deck material: Fiberglass
• Hull configuration: Semi-Displacement
• Hull designer: Tiara Yachts Engineering Team
• Interior designer: Tiara Yachts Design Team
• LOA: 48 ft (14.73 m)
• Beam: 14 ft (4.32 m)
• Draft (min): 7.928 ft (2.4166 m)
• Draft (max): 12.576 ft (3.8333 m)
• Cruise speed: 20 kn (23.02 mph)
• Max speed: 30 kn (34.52 mph)
• Gross tonnage: 21.37
• Engines: 3 x Mercury
• Fuel type: Diesel
• Accommodations: 4
• Sleeps: 4
• Heads: 2
• Crew cabins: 1
• Crew beds: 2
• Fresh water capacity: 100 gal
• Fuel capacity: 350 gal

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, build availability, and brokerage opportunities for the 48 LEbyTiara, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. We will guide you through specifications, options, and delivery timelines to match your plans.

Questions and Answers

• Q: What is the overall type of the 48 LE? A: It’s a versatilemotor yachtpositioned as a premiumcruiserwith afiberglass and plastichull and a Semi-Displacement design, balancing efficiency and comfort. Key focus:typeandhull.
• Q: What enginespower the yacht? A: The model is equipped with 3 x Mercurydieselengines, providing confident performance and system redundancy.
• Q: What is the speedprofile? A: Expect acruisespeed of 20 knots (23.02 mph) and amaxspeed of 30 knots (34.52 mph).
• Q: What is the draftrange? A: Draft ranges from 7.928 ft (2.4166 m) minimum to 12.576 ft (3.8333 m) maximum.
• Q: How are the accommodationsarranged? A: Sleeps4with2 heads, pluscrewspaces: 1 crew cabin with 2 beds.

Owner Experience Review

Owners gravitate to the 48 LEfromTiarafor its real-world versatility: two staterooms and two private heads suit family or multi-day cruising, while the enclosed salon, large cockpit and power-rotating lounge make weekend entertaining easy. With the Adventure Module option and a configurable cockpit, it can pivot to sport-day use and fishing without feeling like a compromise.

Underway, the ride feels stable and composed for an express of this size, with reviewers pointing to Tiara’s traditionally overbuilt hull. Tests report a composed cruise around 36.7 knots at roughly 5,000 rpm, and one reviewer noted that even at about 47 knots—just below the claimed 49-knot top speed—the48 LEseems to run as if at half that velocity. The helm’s integrated Garmin OneHelm electronics and comfortable seating earn praise for intuitive operation and reduced fatigue.

From an ownership standpoint, the triple Mercury Verado outboard package (designed around triple 600 Verado V12s) simplifies inboard machinery space but the engines are high-cost service items. As a recent introduction with testing from 2024 onward, long-term owner-failure datasets are limited; Tiaraemphasizes dealer/service support, and the owner’s manual plus warranty and service transfer procedures are documented for added confidence.

Pros and Cons

• Flexible cockpit with power-rotating lounge enhances social day boating and sightlines.
• Stable, composed ride with a confident cruise around 36.7 knots.
• Two staterooms and two private heads support genuine multi-day family cruising.
• Triple Mercury Verado V12 outboards are high-cost service items.
• As a recently introduced model, long-term owner-reliability data is limited.
• Independent testing recorded about 47 knots, slightly below the claimed 49-knot top speed.

Comparison with Other Models